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PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODSby Brian Broome
A stellar debut memoir. Full review >
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LET'S GET BACK TO THE PARTYby Zak Salih
An insightful examination of two of the many ways gay men present themselves in contemporary America. Full review >
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HANI AND ISHU'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATINGAn intelligent, insightful, and utterly swoon-y coming-of-age story. Full review >
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THE HELLION'S WALTZby Olivia Waite
A disarmingly sweet Regency romp. Full review >
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GAY BARA vibrant and wistful report on a bygone era in gay culture. Full review >
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TWO GROOMS ON A CAKEby Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Robbie Cathro
As beautiful as it is informative about this little-known battle in the fight for equality. Full review >
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THE GUNCLEA novel with some real depth beneath all its witty froth. Full review >
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FILTHY ANIMALSTaylor tackles a variety of taboos and articulates the comfortless sides of the soul, and it's thrilling to watch. Full review >
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THE NATURAL MOTHER OF THE CHILDWith vivid rawness, Belc paints an impressionist mural of what it means to be a parent while also birthing his true self. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
SPIN WITH MEby Ami Polonsky
A charming, feel-good LGBTQ+ story. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
BOY MEETS GHOULWill have readers rolling on the floor with laughter. Full review >
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PLAYING THE PALACEby Paul Rudnick
A light and frothy take on royal romance. Full review >
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SARAHLANDby Sam Cohen
A bold collection that explores how we might break free from or reimagine ourselves and our places in the universe. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
ALL KINDS OF OTHERby James Sie
A touching, romantic, and rewarding read. Full review >
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GRANDAD'S CAMPERby Harry Woodgate ; illustrated by Harry Woodgate
As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
OFF THE RECORDAn irresistible, unapologetically feminist story. Full review >
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PRIDE PUPPY!by Robin Stevenson ; illustrated by Julie McLaughlin
Highly—and proudly—recommended. Full review >
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THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US3, 2, 1…blastoff for mystery, adventure, and queer intergalactic bodice-ripping. Full review >
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